‘We’re just lucky’ Red Apple Fire hasn’t caused more damage, farmer says
The Chelan County sheriff says charges of reckless burning could be filed in connection to the Red Apple Fire. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 5:29 PM PDT July 15, 2021
CASHMERE, Wash Dan Russell, who owns Russell Orchards, has lived and farmed in the Wenatchee Valley his entire life. He has seen plenty of wildfires, but as the smoke from the Red Apple Fire in Chelan County filled the skies, he was left scratching his head. There s a ban on burning right now. It s hot and dry. It s common sense. Use common sense, he said.
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Leavenworth Downtown Area Reopened After Bomb Scare
According to a press release from the Chelan County Sheriff s Department, here is what transpired:
On December 29, 2020, Sheriff Brian Burnett reports RiverCom received an anonymous male caller who advised there was an explosive device in a garbage can in the 800 block of Front Street, Leavenworth.
Chelan County Deputies and the Washington State Patrol immediately responded to the area and began evacuations of a large portion of the downtown corridor. People outside the area were asked to shelter in place.
Highway 2 was also closed and traffic was re-routed. Once that was completed containment of the area was established and the Washington State Patrol Bomb Technician Team was requested for assistance.